- Warm listening
- Practical tools
- Strengths based
About Marcus
Marcus Pugh is a counsellor with 12 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. He focuses on practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictive behaviour and relationship difficulties. He also offers help around grief, intimacy issues, self-esteem, career change and challenges linked to ADHD and bipolar. Marcus works in English and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Marcus keeps sessions straightforward and grounded. He listens first and aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where someone can talk through what matters most. He encourages people to identify their own strengths and to build on them so they can manage day-to-day pressures more easily.
When useful, Marcus offers reflections, different perspectives or practical suggestions to support change. He uses a mix of talking approaches, including client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness skills to help with mood, unhelpful thoughts and coping strategies. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas also shape his work when goal-setting is needed.
Marcus has worked with a wide range of concerns over his career, including trauma and abuse, addictions, eating or sleeping difficulties, parenting strains, and issues that relate to adoption and foster care. He aims to help people find their own meaning and practical ways forward, rather than providing fixed answers.
People who prefer a calm, respectful listener and a counsellor who will offer clear options may find his style helpful. He encourages anyone taking the first step to reach out and see whether a short conversation feels like a good fit.
How Marcus blends approaches for online therapy
Marcus combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural ideas to help people deal with practical problems and painful feelings. Client-centred work means he prioritises listening and understanding, helping people to make sense of their own experience. Cognitive behavioural techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small changes in behaviour to ease mood and anxiety.He also uses mindfulness to teach simple awareness skills that reduce rumination and help manage stress. These practices are brief and practical - for example a short breathing exercise, noticing body sensations, or a thought record to spot patterns that make things harder.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marcus will discuss goals and preferences and together decide what feels most helpful. He keeps the process collaborative, checking in about what is working and adjusting methods when needed.
The original biography did not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use exercises and worksheets between meetings so therapy can fit into everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Marcus help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictive behaviour, relationship difficulties and trauma. He also works with issues such as grief, intimacy, self-esteem, parenting strains and concerns linked to adoption and foster care.
What style of therapy does he use?
Marcus uses a mix of client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. He also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas when setting goals and making plans.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioural issues in the United Kingdom.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
Marcus is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile did not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking to know whether video, phone or in-person sessions are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and the therapist's arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.